oldunclemark

8 hours ago, WWFan said:

Really? I mean I pay $10 for a family of 4 to watch. Im saving money. Not counting the fact im not buying food or anything at the game or gas to drive there. Dont know why you wouldn't do it if you were willing to go to the game.

People (like me) watch games who wouldnt or cant go to them.    I watch games from places outside my area.   Games I would not attend.  I dont have the money I had before 2020 so obviously, I cant pay for them.. 

I appreciate school athletic departments needing money and broadcasts cant be done for free.

But when you limit the number of people who can watch (which pay per view does) , you are also hurting the clients you do sell advertising too and limiting the exposure your athletes get.

A solution?: Broadcast for free and make the broadcast a telethon for the media outlet and the host school's athletic department.    People who are able probably would donate..

You would get max viewers and still rake in needed cash.

4A No. 1 Hobart!

Is she 6A or did she earn enough points to be bumped up by the 'success factor"??

12 minutes ago, Rocket said:

WHME reported it was moved to Saturday.

That's what I'm seeing RocketMan..........12:30 Saturday...

(But that could also change)

2 hours ago, Mod22 said:

Pioneer just announced they picked up Chesterton in week 2 replacing Winamac, and Chesterton is coming to Royal Center.

Here's the link:

 

I would love to see that game.    

David vs. Goliath.  One night only!

1 hour ago, MDAlum82 said:

 

Should be free at their website:  tristatehomepage.com    Google it and there should be a link.  You can also download app from Roku,   

 

Good news. In the last couple of years, I've gotten used to coming home after 'my game' and watching far away places and far away faces.

Guys. Free or pay per view?

On 8/17/2020 at 3:05 PM, Titan32 said:

Long time since 4A Hobart had a first place vote.  Looking to honor one of the original 'gangsters', an icon. A legend. 

On 8/17/2020 at 9:40 AM, Gipper said:

Nwitimes.com could be a good resource.

Gipper told me where to go (not the first time I've been told where to go)

NwiTimes says (8-18-20) Griffith has cancelled week two with Valparaiso ...but will begin the season with Hobart on 9-4-20

On 8/14/2020 at 6:31 PM, SL816 said:

Recently notified that Highland @Griffith is cancelled for next week. No scrimmage tonight, for our crew, and down to 6 regular season games. Very frustrating. 

Is Highland cancelling or is Griffith. Do you know? 

Highland plays Crown Point in week two.   Griffith plays Valparaiso in week 2 and Lowell in week four.  Just curious.

4 hours ago, Bobref said:

Sigh ... it was an attempt at humor.

Sorry, B. I totally missed it..  Had no clue.

Didn't see your slyness in the written word..

Sorry.

On 8/14/2020 at 2:34 PM, Bobref said:

While we’re at it, I have a problem with the name “Steelers,” and the heritage for which it stands. It is well documented that, in its early days, the steel industry in this country shamefully exploited the working class, often comprised of racial and ethnic minorities. From deplorable working conditions enforced by strike-breaking thugs, to establishment of company towns, where the employer controlled virtually every aspect of the workers’ lives, the Carnegies and the US Steels were as oppressive to their work force as any plantation slave owner. Why do we glorify them in Pittsburgh? Shameful!

Oh, Lord no.  Please dont make this argument, B.    Early steel mills (before unions) may have been oppressive. But they were nothing like slavery.

Slaves were never paid and they were captives.. They were beaten, castrated, mutilated and hung. Slave women were raped on call.  Children were beaten if they tried to learn.  

Early mills and wage-sucking 'company stores' were severly unfair but all industry exploits the working class to some extent.....//I think Steelers is a proud but flawed heritage..We can argue that.

But slaves were human farm animals.

 I dont like it when (and I know you are not doing this) minority college athletes compare themselves to modern day slaves..  It indicates they know little about slavery.

I'm like 007.  I need to find a place to buy the Digest with dollars.

The credit card folks dont love me like they used to.   I'm strictly a cash money boy for the forseeable future.

  I need to deal in dollars and cents....

As many have in the past, tell me where to go.🏈

11 hours ago, WolvesOnTheProwl said:

Thought they might have Elkhart-Concord to kick off the season since it’s the first game for the new Elkhart HS.

That 9/11 game between Warsaw and Mishawaka will have a lot of viewers, and could be the quickest game of the season!

I know what you mean but Penn at Elkhart, first meeting ever,  is prime time. 

On 8/11/2020 at 8:09 PM, PhilLee said:

Yes, lets continue to cancel every damn thing in life.  

Its fine to play a week later against another team.  But not a week earlier in a scrimmage.

The incredible weakness of this country is staggering right now.   

Calm down.  Its just a scrimmage. 

 Its not 'fine' to play a week later but that decision has been made.

If we want to play on the 21st, dont risk it on the 14th.

Not a big deal.

7 hours ago, Titan32 said:

I wouldn't worry to much about canceled scrimmages.  Some teams that have had a case or two would rather make SURE they are ready for game one which is infinitely more important than a scrimmage.

Agreed, all scrimmages should be cancelled.  In the best of years, they just let everyone get on the field against unfamiliar faces..

This year, they could put your guys in quarantine.

23 minutes ago, jets said:

Are all these Northern Indiana teams?? What in the world is going on up there?? 

The virus is a little more real up here.....its not just something everybody watches on TV. 

1 hour ago, Gipper said:

Lowell could play Whiting or South Bend Clay.

Lowell at Whiting is a not a bad idea, Gip....

That's an old school matchup.

7 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Kids will do that. Challenge them to do something different.

Pass out seat cushions for kids to put between each other.

Make every night costume night.......Have therm dress up as health care workers......with full (fake) medical outfits to protect themselves...

Have them dress up in astronaut space suits...or as AquaMan......or in full body hot dog outfits...so they're covered up and cant spread the virus...

 

Schedule the older boys and girls to have a 'Divorce Night'

...... where you sit as far away from your girlfriend as possible....  (too much?) 

5 minutes ago, DannEllenwood said:

Be creative. 

Kids will do that. Challenge them to do something different.

Pass out seat cushions for kids to put between each other.

Make every night costume night

Have them dress up is astronaut space suits...or as AquaMan......or in full body hot dog outfits...so they're covered up and cant spread the virus...

Schedule the older boys and girls to have a 'Divorce Night'

...... where you sit as far away from your girlfriend as possible....  (too much?) 

4 hours ago, Plymouthfan91 said:

I wonder about the student sections.  The idea of families sitting close is fine as long as they maintain social distance from other families.  But student sections have always been kids close to other kids.  

Right, P-fan

You cant have student sections..........They have to spread out .......if they want to come to the game.

2 hours ago, Whiting89 said:

I’ve lived a sheltered life from Chicago to whiting to Nevada. I don’t anything about Indiana except the region.

1 minute ago, Irishman said:

In a perfect world, sure. But, if an offer has been made and the kid accepts(signs LOI), now the school has an investment; whether they redshirt or not. They have one less scholarship available for the year. In my 28 years now of coaching, I have no doubt many of those kids will be told to not play. Even if it is 1%, there is still an impact on the game or the team directly involved. In this area, St. Francis, NAIA is playing in the Spring, so that may take more kids out of the picture. 

Obviously, nothing is certain. I do believe the IHSAA is now all in on the season being this Fall, no matter what happens. We will not see an entire system shut down like we did in March with ALL schools statewide. Now, things could get bad enough to warrant that, but I cringe at the thought of how bad that would be. 

I hear you about the 1%.........but I dont want a shutdown.  Then everybody loses

I agree with you about the IHSAA.    They do not hint that spring football is something they've ever thought about..

I want to be at Crown Point-Lowell on Aug. 21  (the traditional south Lake County opener up here....goes back 100 years)  but schools are postponing, delaying and cancelling up here..  Its discouraging.

1 minute ago, Mayo77 said:

Well it sad for those kids.  Same it was in basketball and baseball in march.  But because 3 or even 5 counties in indiana decide not to look at cdc numbers you can't take football away from rest.   At some point common sense has to take over and people stop watching CNN telling us we are all gonna die.     

again..move it to the spring and nobody gets anything taken....That's common sense....  100% play instead of 75%

2 choices.....everybody or 3/4 of everybody

11 minutes ago, Football Guru 25 said:

Feeling more and more  like this season is going to be a no go!

I'm sad. Morton had an outstanding quarterback.. He is a senior.

Clark and Gavit (Hammond schools) are consolidating....in the summer of 2021

This is end of their school......and they cant play one last year.    Clark has played football since before WWII....and they cant play one final game?  One Last Dance?